Simulationist - Nursing Lab (King and Newnham Campuses)

Join the Renewed Seneca, The Next Seneca. At Seneca Polytechnic, we offer a flexible working environment that supports innovative thinking and encourages exploring new ideas and approaches. As we adapt to an ever-changing landscape, we continue to promote opportunities for career growth and development. We focus on health and well-being in all ways to provide great employee experience. Position Summary The Simulationist will be responsible for facilitating simulations at all levels, integrating theoretical and practical knowledge, simulation standards, and self-reflection. Using various modalities such as human patient simulators, simulated participants, hybrid, and virtual simulations, the incumbent will fosters a transformative learning environment that develops critical thinking, clinical reasoning, psychomotor skills, and upholds principles like ethics and confidentiality. Additionally, the Simulationist reinforces nursing skills, supervises practice, provides feedback based on learning outcomes, and offers technical expertise to ensure students become proficient in clinical skills as established by faculty.Shifts will take place at both the King and Newnham campuses.ResponsibilitiesDevelopment and Coordination of Student Learning ActivitiesResponsible for the preparation and set up of planned daily activities in the Experiential Learning Centre (ELC). This includes assisting and updating resources including learning tools, policy/procedure manuals, journal articles and resource textbooks.Provides expertise in the demonstration of nursing skills for all programs within the School of Nursing.Supervises student practice of skills and monitors student performance for safety and readiness to implement skills in a clinical setting.Provides accurate feedback to students during skills practice around completion of specific learning objectives set by program faculty.Assists with the organizing and development of adaptive techniques for students with accommodations.Incorporates learning activities/methods into constructed scenarios congruent with the course outcomes.Ensures appropriate fidelity and realism of simulation events including moulage, equipment, supplies, room, and furniture to meet simulation-based learning objectives and simulations needs.Communications Works collaboratively with faculty, clinical supervisors, other simulationists and staff, to coordinate, implement, and evaluate simulation-based education and events, and other needs of the Experiential learning Centre. Works with other members of the team to maintain currency for manuals that outline the learning expectations and equipment requirements for each scenario. Creates a positive learning environment. Assists with supporting others on technical aspects of operating simulators and equipment. Maintains confidentiality according to the Standards of Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario, Seneca polytechnic policy and any other relevant privacy laws.Records ManagementEstablishes and maintains a system of records related to student activities and skills performance.Assists with maintaining a current inventory of equipment and resources including warranty/maintenance program.Assists with updating resource manuals as required.Other DutiesMaintains organization of the ELC.Monitors for equipment that may be broken or not functioning and reports to Lab Technologist. Recommends the purchasing of new and replacement equipment. Continuously updates knowledge, technical expertise and participates in continuing education to maintain competence.Acts as a resource to faculty re updates and new technology related to clinical lab.Other duties assigned. Qualifications EducationMinimum completed 2-year Diploma or equivalent in nursing.Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) in combination with relevant and recent practical work experience. ExperienceMinimum (5) five years of recent nursing experience, with a minimum of (3) three recent years in an acute care practice setting.SkillsKnowledge of simulation at low, medium and high degrees of fidelity.Demonstrates the ability to thrive under pressure, effectively prioritize tasks, maintain confidentiality, make timely decisions, and exercise sound judgment in high-stress situations.Ability to adjust to frequent changes in priorities, project needs and workflow. Ability to self-motivate, work independently, and in team settings.Resourcefulness and initiative to learn new skills. Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to simulation functions preferred.NoteA skills assessment test may be administered during the recruitment process.A combination of relevant experience and education may be considered as equivalent to the above requirements in the event that there are no internal applicants that meet the qualifications as posted. Equivalency will be assessed by the talent acquisition team. Job Details External Posting Date External Closing Date Posted Until FilledPay Range Payband K - $46.08 - $53.43 (Start rate $46.08)Hours 40 hours per week, Monday - FridayWork Type On-siteShift Flexible scheduling required 7 30 AM - 6 30 PM, 8-10 hour shifts.Ideal Start Date End Date Number of Openings 1Posting Intent Immediate NeedJob Type Full-time, PermanentNote As part of our pre-employment process, we validate employment and education credentials at the time of an offer. For professor positions, we require copies of official transcripts directly from the issuing institution or credential evaluation from World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). However, we recommend that candidates gather any supporting documentation (e.g., unofficial transcripts, scan of credentials) in advance to support their applications in the event that they are successful in the hiring process. Seneca Polytechnic at a Glance Seneca is Canada’s leading, and Ontario's first, polytechnic with more than 40,000 full-time students and 23,000 part-time students. Since opening our doors for the first time more than 55 years ago, we remain dedicated to getting our students career and world-ready.None of this happens without the exceptional employees of Seneca – the faculty, support staff and administrators – who show their commitment to our students and their success every day. The student experience. The employee experience. The community experience. The Seneca experience is a differentiator. Our Commitment We are proud to be building the equitable Seneca, and welcome applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives, and approaches. Joining Seneca means being part of an inclusive community working hard to dismantle barriers to access, student success, and employee potential. 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